Goodwill
Howmet Aerospace Goodwill increased by 1.4% to $4.08B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1.2%, from $4.03B to $4.08B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Goodwill shows relatively stable performance with a -0.4% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
A stable or decreasing balance is generally preferred, as significant increases suggest expensive acquisitions, while impairments signal poor past investment decisions.
Detailed definition
This represents the premium paid over the fair market value of net assets during an acquisition, reflecting intangible v...
Peer comparison
Common in industries with frequent consolidation; peers are evaluated on the return generated from these acquired assets.
goodwillHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $4.09B | $4.08B | $4.07B | $4.05B | $4.01B | $3.97B | $4.01B | $4.02B | $4.03B | $4.01B | $4.04B | $4.02B | $4.02B | $4.05B | $4.01B | $4.03B | $4.07B | $4.06B | $4.02B | $4.08B |
| QoQ Change | — | -0.3% | -0.2% | -0.3% | -1.0% | -1.2% | +1.2% | +0.3% | +0.0% | -0.5% | +0.7% | -0.4% | -0.1% | +0.8% | -0.9% | +0.4% | +0.9% | -0.2% | -0.9% | +1.4% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -1.9% | -2.7% | -1.3% | -0.7% | +0.3% | +1.1% | +0.5% | -0.1% | -0.2% | +1.0% | -0.6% | +0.2% | +1.2% | +0.3% | +0.3% | +1.2% |
Business Segments
| Segment | Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fastening Systems | $1.61B | $1.60B | $1.60B | $1.60B | $1.61B |
| Engineered Structures | $306.00M | $306.00M | $306.00M | $305.00M | $305.00M |
| Total | $4.07B | $4.01B | $4.04B | $4.01B | $4.02B |
Goodwill at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Howmet Aerospace's goodwill?
- Howmet Aerospace (HWM) reported goodwill of $4.08B in Q1 2026.
- How has Howmet Aerospace's goodwill changed year-over-year?
- Howmet Aerospace's goodwill increased by 1.2% year-over-year, from $4.03B to $4.08B.
- What is the long-term trend for Howmet Aerospace's goodwill?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Howmet Aerospace's goodwill has grown at a -0.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $4.10B to $4.02B.
- What does goodwill mean?
- The value of intangible assets acquired through business purchases, such as brand name and market position.